permanent
Our client is looking for an Estimator to join their well established team in Inverness.
About the Role
As a key member of our clients commercial team, you will play a vital role in securing future work by preparing and submitting high-quality, competitive tenders. You will support business growth by expanding our client base, developing new opportunities, and strengthening relationships with existing customers — all while ensuring projects are secured on a profitable and sustainable basis.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and senior leadership, you will contribute to establishing our client as a leading contractor across civil engineering, renewables, electrical infrastructure and road works, while supporting the continued development of our construction operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Tendering & Estimating
Work as part of the Head Office commercial team supporting business development and tendering activity.
Identify and respond to tender opportunities and requests to participate.
Review tender documentation and report to the Commercial Manager on programme, scope, risks and opportunities to support bid/no-bid decisions.
Process and manage all incoming tender documents accurately and efficiently.
Upload and convert Bills of Quantities into internal estimating formats.
Measure and take off quantities from drawings and specifications where required.
Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and manage responses.
Prepare detailed comparisons of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Build up prices from first principles using internal rates and outputs.
Compile complete tender submissions, including all supporting documentation.
Present and review tender submissions with the Commercial Manager and senior team.
Submit bids in full compliance with Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements and deadlines.
Respond to post-submission queries, clarifications and amendments from clients.
On successful bids, lead handover meetings and prepare full tender packs for project delivery teams and commercial leads.
Commercial & Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants.
Proactively identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities to senior management.
Support continuous improvement of tendering and estimating processes.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director or Commercial Manager.
Performance Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
Achievement of company commercial and operational targets.
Accuracy and reliability of financial and estimating information.
Strength and professionalism of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
If you would like to find out more and would like to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland
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"From our first conversation, Lyndsey has been exceptional - always following through when she said she'd be in touch and keeping me informed throughout the entire process. In an industry where communication can often be lacking, her reliability and professionalism really stood out. What started as a temporary placement has turned into a permanent position, which speaks volumes about Lyndsey's ability to match candidates with the right opportunities. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and found a role that was genuinely a great fit. Working with her made what can often be a stressful process actually enjoyable and I can't thank her enough."
"From the initial contact to all subsequent follow-up, the team at Global Highland have been engaging, enthusiastic and professional. I was paired up with a suitable role almost immediately and from there, the process has been transparent and seamless. Happy to recommend the team and will certainly look forward to dealing with Global Highland again in the future."
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